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President Proposes $19 Billion for Passenger Trains!

ByJim Loomis 03/06/201412/05/2016

The following was in an email blast sent to all members of the National Association of Railroad Passengers. I would urge everyone to contact their two senators and member of Congress in support of this package. Thanks! * * * The Obama Administration has released details on a $302 billion transportation package that includes $19 billion over…

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John Mica Has an Agenda: Screwing Amtrak.

ByJim Loomis 05/26/201109/06/2014

I have a big problem with Congressman John Mica (R-Florida), who, as a result of the 2010 election, finds himself chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. I have personally been present for a couple of Mica speeches and he is a preening, self-impressed and arrogant man. (I’ve always wondered … why would someone…

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Budget Cuts in Congress Frustrate Amtrak Growth.

ByJim Loomis 05/16/201109/18/2014

I’ve just returned from the annual NARP* meeting in Washington, DC, and as always there was a great deal of interest to absorb. I suppose it’s my background in advertising and marketing, but I am always drawn to the concise statements of fact that clearly illustrate the point to be made. Certainly that’s important in…

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The Public Shift to Rail Is A Very Big Deal

ByJim Loomis 01/08/200911/06/2014

Americans are turning to public transportation and, for the most part, that means rail: public transit and commuter trains. Amtrak, too, has experienced a big increase in ridership. Make no mistake: there are big societal benefits to this trend – large and small, short term and long term. Think it’s a good idea to reduce…